jlukes 16,194 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Srixon 545 irons are tough to beat. I bounce between a 5 and 7 handicap and I game the "game improvement" 545s because they give me the forgiveness I want in a package that is cleaner than a lot of "players" clubs. Hardly any offset with them, as well. I think the 545's are one of the most balanced irons made in the past few years where you could see anywhere from scratch golfers to 20 handicap golfers gaming them. 2 Quote G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G425 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 - Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-PW OBAN CT 115X(-) Vokey SM7 50F - 54S - 60D PLD Milled Anser 2 ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce 11,769 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Srixon 545 irons are tough to beat. I bounce between a 5 and 7 handicap and I game the "game improvement" 545s because they give me the forgiveness I want in a package that is cleaner than a lot of "players" clubs. Hardly any offset with them, as well. I think the 545's are one of the most balanced irons made in the past few years where you could see anywhere from scratch golfers to 20 handicap golfers gaming them. Couldn't agree more with this. I've been to a few demo days this year and hit Cobra, Nike, Titleist, Ping, Callaway, Mizuno. If I didn't have the Callaway Apex in my bag these would be in there. They are just as good and not nearly as expensive. (I'm between a 10-13 hcp) 1 Quote I got something to say then I'm gonna say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hula Rock 700 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Mizuno Jpx 850 forged..... From your list..... 2 Quote Driver: M3 Tensei CK Pro Blue3-Metal:: GBB EPIC, FujiKura Pro Green 5-Metal: F-7, FujiKura Pro Irons: MP-18 SC, KBS Tour 120 Wedges: RTX-3 52 - 56 - 60Putter: EVN-Roll ER-5 Ball : Tour B XS Range Finder: Busnnell Tour-X, Garmin S20 Follow me: @Hula_Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM11 68 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I tried them out during demo days and was actually disappointed. I'm following this thread, because I too, am looking for new irons. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app That's the same thing I thought when I hit them. Very disappointing Interesting. I have gained at least a club distances wise with them. Kicked the J15 irons out of the bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito 2,942 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If the Apex are out due to pricing, I would go for the JPX 850 Forged. I use the CF16 myself and they are schweeet!!! Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce 11,769 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If the Apex are out due to pricing, I would go for the JPX 850 Forged. I use the CF16 myself and they are schweeet!!! Callawaypreowned.com has always been good to me... And you know they've been inspected closely by Callaway!I got my Apex's for 400. Sent from my LG-D851 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote I got something to say then I'm gonna say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 1,209 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I will have to agree with the consensus to look at the Apex line or JPX line for something comparable. I have hit the XR pros and have to say they really smash the ball but they do lack in the feel department in comparison to the others listed. 1 Quote In my bag: Driver: Speedzone Xtreme 9.0* Fujikura Motore X F1 6X Wood: Speedzone Tour Fujikura Motore X F1 7X Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Srixon ZX5 4-6 (1 degree weak), ZX7 7-PW Project X 6.5 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag 17,617 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Srixon 545 irons are tough to beat. I bounce between a 5 and 7 handicap and I game the "game improvement" 545s because they give me the forgiveness I want in a package that is cleaner than a lot of "players" clubs. I think the 545's are one of the most balanced irons made in the past few years where you could see anywhere from scratch golfers to 20 handicap golfers gaming them. ... I play to a +.4 and if I were buying new irons the 545's would be at the very top of my list. I am really looking forward to the 645's and can see them in my bag sometime in the future. 1 Quote Driver: SIM2 Max 10.5* ... AD-MT SR Fairway: SIM2 Max 15/16.5/18* ... Tensei Raw Blue 65R Utility: UDi 18* ... Even Flow Black 85R DHy 19* ... Diamana Ltd 65R Sim Hybrid 22* ... Diamana Ltd 75R Irons: 5-Pw Forged Tec/4i FTx ... KBS TGi 85S Wedges: MG3 50*/MG3 58* LB ... Steelfiber 95R Putter: Hunting Beach Soft 11S 33.5" Ball: Maxfli Tour '22/TP5x '21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 2,231 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Going out on a limb here with the Nike rec. but I play the VR_S Forged irons. They maintain some of the feel of a forged iron but are still EXTREMELY long for me. They are older than the apex irons but you can get them new for half the price. The main pros are forgiveness and playability that few other mid-handicap sets lack. CONS: slight stinging sensation on bad miss-hits. Availability. I'm not sure about their availability anymore. I figure you want to buy new, used sets hover right around $299.00 on eBay. I think these irons are a hidden gem and perfect for what you are looking for. But then again I play them so I am biased, in any case maybe some to consider. Hope you find what your looking for! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 3-wood: Tight Lies (15*) 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeocody 10 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I just got 2016 jpx ez forged from mgs hit the range today amazing and I play bio cell + irons and I could turn ball better and great forgiveness for off hits will put full review in a few weeks after I play more but wow mizuno did great with there 2016 line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kc8703 5 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm also in the market for a "new" set of irons. I'm gonna go the eBay route but I've narrowed it down to srixon 545s cobra flyz+ and mizuno mp54. I've not hit the flyzs. Anyone have any input or the cobras or 54s? The 545s are the clear front runner right now. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle 15,075 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If you are a 5 to 20 Hcap, and want new irons, may I suggest the cobra F6 irons. Not only are they affordable ($799) but they can help you work the ball. Please see the Forum Member Review.... http://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/15995-official-forum-member-review-cobra-king-f6-irons/ 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3-4W(16*), 5-6W(20*) both w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W Hybrid: Cobra F8 3 Hybrid(19*) w/Recoil ES regular shaft Irons: Wilson D7 5-PW w/Recoil 460 Regular graphite shafts Wedges: Cleveland RTX Zipcore(50*/54*/58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black). Pushcart: Caddytek 3.0 from Costco Ball: Maxfli Tour CG & Titleist Pro V1x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 1,753 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just today I was fitted for Ping G30's .... I had it down to Srixon and Ping .... Surprisingly it wasn't even close per the fitter. I do recommend a fitting. This was my first time, I was nervous, but I can't argue with results, I was hitting 7 iron 165. My current clubs that's my 6. Very excited to gain yardage Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood Cobra Fly-Z Hybrid 18.5 Titleist 816 H1 23 PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarnerd55 11 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just today I was fitted for Ping G30's .... I had it down to Srixon and Ping .... Surprisingly it wasn't even close per the fitter. I do recommend a fitting. This was my first time, I was nervous, but I can't argue with results, I was hitting 7 iron 165. My current clubs that's my 6. Very excited to gain yardage Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Pings are great! I like the clean look of the Srixons but those Pings are a bit more forgiving and can't beat their durability. The only thing I always keep in mind with trying irons is the lofts of the irons - when I went from RSI2 to MP25 I was just happy to see similar distances due to better fitting shaft since the MP lofts are an easy club or so weaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 1,753 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Update: they came in yesterday !!!! Sorry, still cheesing!!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood Cobra Fly-Z Hybrid 18.5 Titleist 816 H1 23 PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therod 91 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I actually recently went old-school with my irons. The course I play most often is a windy track. Very windy. It can be calm in the parking lot, but there will be a 2-club wind out on the course. So I went a little old-school hoping to actually lower flight a little bit and give me some versatility and trajectory control, as well as a slightly lower trajectory anyway. I bought an old used set of Golfsmith Tour Cavities, dipped them in acid so they turned black, custom paint-filled them, then put my Axe TourX graphites in them and went to work. Pretty happy with the results. Are they the most forgiving? No, but that's not what I was after. But...they are forgiving enough. A pretty forgiving head with some trajectory control available. And they look sharp dressed in black... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 148 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Don't want to revive a dead thread too much, but I am going for a fitting today. Will let you know how it goes! Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie 16,999 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Srixon!!!! The WHOLE line. I promise, you won't be disappointed!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Driver: King F9 Speedback/Epic Max LS, Xphlexxx Busa 2 Liquid, XX stiff, 45” Fwy: Epic Speed 4w, MMT 80X Hybrid: X2 Hot Pro, 20*, Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 105X Irons: TR20 Tour P 4-10, Modus 130 stiff, +1” Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 All but putter have Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate midsize built to oversize +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 148 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Just got back from the fitting with a new set of iron's and 3 wood. Got fitted for the Nike Vapor Fly Pro irons in x stiff KBS tour C-tapers. They slightly out performed the Mizuno jpx 850 forged. I played a bit hard to get at the end and got them to throw in a Nike Vapor Fly 3 wood thrown in at no extra cost! Really happy with my fitting and the clubs that I got. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU 9,628 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I actually recently went old-school with my irons. The course I play most often is a windy track. Very windy. It can be calm in the parking lot, but there will be a 2-club wind out on the course. So I went a little old-school hoping to actually lower flight a little bit and give me some versatility and trajectory control, as well as a slightly lower trajectory anyway. I bought an old used set of Golfsmith Tour Cavities, dipped them in acid so they turned black, custom paint-filled them, then put my Axe TourX graphites in them and went to work. Pretty happy with the results. Are they the most forgiving? No, but that's not what I was after. But...they are forgiving enough. A pretty forgiving head with some trajectory control available. And they look sharp dressed in black... You need to post pics of them because that sounds neat as heck. Quote Driver ---- Honma G1_X Stock tuned Honma R shaft---- 3 wood TM V-Steel Aldila 65G R Flex 15*--- 7 Wood TM V-Steel UST Pro Force 65 R flex 21*---- 9 wood TM V-Steel stock MAS Stiff shaft 24*--- Irons 5 thru 9 1980 Mac VIP Hogan Apex #2 shaft---PW Hogan TK-15 50* KBS Wedge Shaft---- SW Callaway PM 56 modified grind 8* KBS Wedge shaft---- Putter 1997 Rusty Scotty Santa Fe Bullseye fluted shaft--- Bag Old School Jones Classic non stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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